The average train between Groningen and Alkmaar takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Alkmaar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Groningen and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Groningen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Groningen to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Alkmaar is 138.3 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 9m.